Staff Reports
Private-sector job growth in March defied the pessimistic predictions of corporate media and leftist economists, showcasing the resilience of the U.S. economy under the Trump administration’s trade policies. The ADP data revealed that a surprising 155,000 jobs were added, proving that American businesses are not only surviving the supposed turmoil but thriving against a backdrop of exaggerated doom and gloom.
Leading the charge in job creation were professional and business services, which added a healthy 57,000 positions, with finance and manufacturing also contributing significantly. Financial activities brought in 38,000 new jobs, while manufacturing accounted for 21,000. Clearly, businesses are rolling up their sleeves and getting to work while the naysayers are still stuck in their echo chambers spreading fear.
As job growth shredded Wall Street’s forecast of 120,000 and marched right past February’s revised figure of 84,000, one thing became evident: the so-called “policy uncertainty” isn’t hindering American enterprise. Instead, it’s helping galvanize the workforce. Critics claim consumers are feeling gloomy, but the numbers suggest otherwise; companies are hiring at a brisk pace regardless of the supposed economic fog.
The goods-producing sector also showed its muscle with a 24,000 job addition, especially in manufacturing, which roared back for the second month running. Although construction hiring took a breather and some losses were noted in the natural resources sector, that’s just part of the game when weather-related and localized economic conditions come into play. A free-market economy has its ups and downs, but the overarching trend remains positive.
While the fake news and lying politicians try to convince you the country is a disaster and headed for destruction, reality wins again. Cut out the noise! https://t.co/hkE7dmYhgg
— Garret Lewis (@GarretLewis) April 2, 2025
While some may wring their hands over slightly cooling pay growth, wages still made waves with year-over-year earnings rising 4.6 percent for those sticking with their jobs and a whopping 6.5 percent for those brave enough to hop on the job-switching bandwagon. The narrowing gap indicates that workers aren’t scrambling for better wages, a clear sign that the job market is stabilizing rather than faltering.
With the Northeast and Midwest adding 170,000 jobs combined, it’s clear that optimism is alive and well in these regions. While the South posted smaller gains and the West saw a minor decline in payrolls, overall, large businesses hired 59,000 workers, with small and mid-sized businesses also seeing positive growth. This indicates that the backbone of the American economy—small and medium enterprises—remains strong.
In the face of constant alarmism regarding tariffs and their supposed impact on business confidence, the hard data speaks volumes. The U.S. labor market proves robust, highlighting a thriving economy adapting to a more focused trade environment. This upbeat ADP report is just a prelude to the government jobs figures expected to drop soon, which are projected to show added jobs while the unemployment rate modestly ticks up. Cue the establishment media’s furrowed brows over what should be celebrated as a sign of economic strength.
